stem cells PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 103 stem cells PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

The role of NFIA fusion genes in erythroid leukaemia

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Medicine

It is clear that the process of haematopoietic (blood) development is ultimately coordinated by transcription factors, a view supported by the prevalence of transcription factor abnormalities found in leukaemia. Read more

Supervisor: Prof A Tonks

3 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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NIHR Leeds BRC: Pre-clinical evaluation of novel regenerative medicine strategies for knee osteoarthritis

University of Leeds Faculty of Medicine and Health

Historically, articular cartilage was considered incapable of spontaneous repair. However, biomechanical correction in osteoarthritis (OA) using high tibial osteotomy or joint distraction demonstrated the remarkable joint to regeneration by “merely” correcting joint alignment. Read more

Supervisors: Prof H Pandit, Prof D McGonagle

26 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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3D printing spinal cords

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Engineering

Project Overview. This project offers an exciting opportunity to use hydrogels and 3D printing to engineer a segment of the spinal cord, which could be further developed into a transplant for patients with spinal cord injury (SCI). Read more

Supervisor: Dr E Delivopoulos

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Understanding Spinal Cord Regeneration: The role of dynamic gene expression

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Spinal cord injury(SCI) paralysis is a devastating disease that affects at least 2500 people per year in the UK. It carries substantial individual and societal costs with most SCI sufferers experiencing chronic pain. Read more

Supervisors: Dr X Soto Rodriguez, Dr K Dorey, Dr Cerys Manning

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Uncovering the mechanisms of cryoprotectant toxicity and improving cryopreservation protocols

University of Birmingham Institute of Inflammation and Ageing

Cryopreservation is the process of placing cells, organs or even whole organisms at low temperatures so that they remain in a state of suspended animation and function is preserved. Read more

Supervisor: Prof JP Magalhaes

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Self-funded MSc R- The mechanisms driving heterogeneity and stemness during cellular transformation.

University of Bristol School of Cellular and Molecular Medicine

The mechanisms driving heterogeneity and stemness during cellular transformation. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Essafi

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Self-funded PhD- The mechanisms driving heterogeneity and stemness during cellular transformation.

University of Bristol School of Cellular and Molecular Medicine

The mechanisms driving heterogeneity and stemness during cellular transformation. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Essafi

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Design and synthesis of a hybrid compound of RAR and VDR

Medical University of Vienna Institute for Pathophysiologie and Allergy

The doctoral candidate (DC) will perform chemical research on the design and organic synthesis of hybrid compounds at the Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland. Read more

Supervisor: Prof AK Kutner

29 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Graphene oxide as growth factor carriers for meniscus tissue engineering

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Damage to the meniscus of the knee leads to increased risk of osteoarthritis. Tissue engineering of a healthy meniscal fibrocartilage offers the opportunity to restore function. Read more

Supervisors: Dr H Lu, Dr S Richardson, Prof P Xiao

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Investigating ubiquitin signalling in the radiotherapy response of glioblastoma

University of Edinburgh College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine

Research Group: Edinburgh Cancer Research Centre

Students will be registered for their degree at either the University of Glasgow or Edinburgh, depending on the project they apply for. Read more

Supervisor: Dr VD D’Angiolella

20 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Human Genetics, Genomics and Disease: Sequence determinants of mRNA fate in neuronal differentiation

University of Edinburgh College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine

Research Group: MRC Human Genetics Unit

Location. MRC Human Genetics Unit, University of Edinburgh, UK & Max Delbrück Center Berlin Institute for Medical Systems Biology, Berlin, Germany. Read more

Supervisor: Dr G Kudla

19 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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NUAcT PhD Studentship: Drug discovery in Motor Neuron Disease

Newcastle University Translational and Clinical Research Institute

Award summary. An annual stipend equivalent to UKRI doctoral stipend (23/24 rate at £18,622). Full fees at the UK home rate. International candidates will need to pay the difference between home and international fees. Read more

Supervisor: Dr HED Devine

26 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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A Patient-derived 3D humanized model of ADCY5-related disease to accelerate therapeutic approaches for patients

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust BRC Translational Research (Non-Clinical) PhD Studentships

ADCY5-related disease is a genetic disorder caused by mutations in the ADCY5 gene, which encodes for the isoform 5 of adenylyl cyclase (ADCY5)1. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Barral, Dr M Kurian, Dr HZ Zhou

15 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Developmental consequences of heat stress during early mammalian embryogenesis

University of Nottingham School of Biosciences

Epidemiological evidence in humans indicates that acute heat exposure around the time of mating results in pregnancy loss, with potential long-term consequences for offspring health and wellbeing; although these latter adverse effects are poorly understood. Read more

Supervisors: Prof K D Sinclair, Dr R Alberio, Prof D Gardner

10 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Investigating the metabolic link between leukaemia and heart failure (RUSHWORTHS_U24BIGC)

University of East Anglia Norwich Medical School

Primary supervisor - Dr Stuart Rushworth. Secondary supervisor - Dr James Smith. Rushworth Lab. This 4-year PhD project funded by the Big C cancer charity represents an exciting opportunity to develop and conduct research at the forefront of cancer research. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Rushworth

7 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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We have 103 stem cells PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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We have 103 stem cells PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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